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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Bianco 2021
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$196.33
The dried fruits of pineapple, apricot and cooked apple and peaches in the nose are very attractive. It’s full and...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2003
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$267.99
In Italy as well as elsewhere in Europe, this was the hottest summer in over a century. Some rain in early September...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2004
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$391.82
Dark-colored, with gorgeous aromas of crushed berry and red licorice. Full-bodied, thick and powerful, with fine...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2007
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$886.34
Very bright with sweet plums, cherries and some flowers. Clarity in the nose here. Medium-bodied with chewy, fine...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2008
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$269.74
The aromas of raspberries, flowers and dark cherries come through nicely here. It is medium-bodied with firm tannins...
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Bibi Graetz
Varietal: Sangiovese
Sangiovese qualifies as one of the truly ancient grape varietals of the Old World, and whilst it is now grown in several countries across the globe, it very much remains a classic grape of Italian wine making. One of the key features of the Sangiovese grape varietal is that it can act as a 'sponge' of flavors when maturing in oak, taking on the earthy and vanilla tones present in the barrel. These dark grapes produce a wide variety of fine wines, from the lively and strawberry flavored young wines which are growing in popularity, to the complex, spicy and delicious aged wines which are treasured by drinkers and collectors worldwide. With a history which dates back to before the times of the Roman empire, Sangiovese will no doubt continue to be a favorite for wineries wishing to plant grapes which will guarantee quality, and will always attract wine lovers worldwide.
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany is probably Italy's most important and widely respected wine region, with a history which stretches back almost three thousand years, and a set of fine grape varietals which produce some of the most delicious quality white and red wines in the world. Sangiovese and Vernaccia varietal grapes are grown all over this expansive region, and the way they are handled, aged and processed varies from town to town. The beautiful hot climate of Tuscany helps these grapes reach full ripeness, despite the fact the soil of the region is generally problematic for the vintners who work there. Despite this, there is a dedication to quality and flavor in Tuscany which is more or less unmatched anywhere else in Italy, and a great mix of strong tradition and willingness to experiment and think outside the box which has been a wonderful recipe for success in the region.
Country: Italy
For several decades in the mid to late twentieth century, Italy's reputation for quality wines took a fairly serious blow. This was brought about partly due to lack of regulation in certain regions, and too much regulation in others. This led to several wineries in the beautiful and highly fertile region of Tuscany making the bold move to work outside of the law, which they saw as responsible for the drop in quality in Tuscan wines. They believed that they had the expertise and the generations of experience necessary with which to make truly excellent, world class wines, and set about doing just that. These 'Super Tuscans', as they came to be known, quickly inspired the rest of Italy to improve their produce, and now, Italian wine producers in the twenty-first century are widely recognised to be amongst the best in the world. Regulation and law began to change, and wine drinkers across the globe woke up to the outstanding wines coming out of Italy, which are continuing to improve and impress to this day.